Description
Let’s talk about the magic of chocolate. There’s something almost hypnotic about the way warm, gooey chocolate pudding seeps into a soft, fudgy cake. It’s like two desserts in one—a rich, velvety pudding on the bottom and a soft, brownie-like cake on top.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fudge Sauce:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Fudge Layer
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter.
Step 3: The Magic Step
- Carefully pour hot water over the entire mixture—DO NOT stir! This step creates the self-saucing effect.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is firm but the bottom is still gooey.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls, making sure to get plenty of that hot fudge sauce from the bottom.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.